Summary:
CERTAIN VSM 4 INCH ROUND STOP/TAIL/TURN LAMPS, P/N
4464RC, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT LAMPS DESIGNED FOR USE ON
THE GROMMET SIZE OPENING ON TRUCKS 2032 MM OR MORE IN OVERALL WIDTH. THESE
LAMPS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT.

Consequence:
TO BE DETERMINED.

Remedy:
VSM WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE
NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS WITH LAMPS THAT COMPLY WITH STANDARD 108 FREE OF CHARGE.
OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VSM AT 973-643-3000.

Consequence:
OVERLOADING CAN DAMAGE YOUR VEHICLE, ADVERSELY
AFFECTING VEHICLE PERFORMANCE, INCLUDING HANDLING AND BRAKING, CAUSE TIRE
FAILURE, AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy:
FLEETWOOD WILL MAIL INSTRUCTIONS ALONG WITH CORRECTED
FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN INSTALL
THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JULY 18, 2005.
OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.

Summary:
ON CERTAIN COMMERCIAL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VAPOR DOOR
ASSEMBLIES, THE TWO PIECE CURVED CONNECTING RODS WHEN USED AS AN ELEMENT OF
THE DOOR ACTUATION LINKAGE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A VAPOR MEDIUM PNEUMATIC
DIFFERENTIAL ENGINE, MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FAILURE RESULTING IN BENDING
OR BREAKING OF THE CONNECTING ROD.

Consequence:
A BROKEN CONNECTING ROD CAN ALLOW THE DOOR PANEL TO
MOVE FREELY IN AN UNCONTROLLED MANNER, LEAVING PASSENGERS INSIDE THE
VEHICLE UNPROTECTED BY THE DOOR PANEL AND ENABLING A PROTRUDING DOOR PANEL
TO STRIKE PERSONS OR OBJECTS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.

Remedy:
BLUE BIRD IS WORKING WITH VAPOR BUS INTERNATIONAL TO
NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE REPAIR PERFORMED ON THEIR VEHICLES. THE REMEDY
CONSISTS OF REPLACING THE TWO PIECE CONNECTING ROD WITH A ONE PIECE
CONNECTING ROD. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER
NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242 OR
VAPOR AT 847-777-6400.

Summary:
ON CERTAIN COMMERCIAL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VAPOR DOOR
ASSEMBLIES, THE TWO PIECE CURVED CONNECTING RODS WHEN USED AS AN ELEMENT OF
THE DOOR ACTUATION LINKAGE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A VAPOR MEDIUM PNEUMATIC
DIFFERENTIAL ENGINE, MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FAILURE RESULTING IN BENDING
OR BREAKING OF THE CONNECTING ROD.

Consequence:
A BROKEN CONNECTING ROD CAN ALLOW THE DOOR PANEL TO
MOVE FREELY IN AN UNCONTROLLED MANNER, LEAVING PASSENGERS INSIDE THE
VEHICLE UNPROTECTED BY THE DOOR PANEL AND ENABLING A PROTRUDING DOOR PANEL
TO STRIKE PERSONS OR OBJECTS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.

Remedy:
ORION IS WORKING WITH VAPOR BUS INTERNATIONAL TO
NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE REPAIR PERFORMED ON THEIR VEHICLES. THE REMEDY
CONSISTS OF REPLACING THE TWO PIECE CONNECTING ROD WITH A ONE PIECE
CONNECTING ROD. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ORION BUS AT 905-403-7832 OR VAPOR
AT 847-777-6400.

Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY
TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT
1-888-327-4236.

Make /
Models :

Model/Build Years:

SPARTAN / K2

2004-2005

SPARTAN / K3

2004-2005

Manufacturer :
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID
Number : 05V283000

Recall Date : JUN 15, 2005

Component:
STEERING

Potential Number
Of Units Affected : 86

Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE I-SHAFT IS THE MECHANICAL
LINKAGE BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING GEAR. AT THE
NON-WELDED SIDE OF THE I-SHAFT THERE IS A UNIVERSAL JOINT. IT IS POSSIBLE
THAT THE FORK SHAFT CONNECTION COULD BE LOST.

Consequence:
DRIVERS WILL LOSE STEERABILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND A
CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE I-SHAFT. THE
MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS
RECALL. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.

Summary:
CERTAIN TANDEM AXLE ENCLOSED TRAILERS WITH A GROSS
VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) OF 10,000 POUNDS AND UNDER, MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE
BALL COUPLERS (MANUFACTURING DATE OF N0315) WHICH COULD FAIL IN CERTAIN
SITUATIONS.

Consequence:
SHOULD THE COUPLER FAIL, THE TRAILER MAY DISCONNECT
FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy:
OWNERS SHOULD INSPECT THE COUPLER TO SEE IF THE DATE
CODE IS N0315. HAULMARK WILL ARRANGE FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE NECESSARY
REPAIRS WITHOUT CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE OR
JULY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HAULMARK AT 1-866-393-6053.

Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY
TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT
1-888-327-4236.

Make /
Models :

Model/Build Years:

BUICK / TERRAZA

2005

CHEVROLET / UPLANDER

2005

PONTIAC / MONTANA

2005

SATURN / RELAY

2005

Manufacturer :
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID
Number : 05V287000

Recall Date : JUN 16, 2005

Component:
PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number
Of Units Affected : 14600

Summary:
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, 'PASSENGER
CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' TO MEET THE STANDARD, THE VEHICLE MUST NOT MOVE FOR
FIVE MINUTES WHEN STOPPED ON A STEEP HILL WITH THE PARKING BRAKE APPLIED
AND THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL (N). SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAILED THIS
TEST.

Consequence:
WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS RELEASED, THE DRIVER MAY
NOTICE UNINTENDED BRAKING WHEN ACCELERATING, DECELERATING, OR COASTING, AND
A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT
COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PARKING BRAKE LEVER SLIPPAGE
AT EACH REAR BRAKE CALIPER AND REPLACE THE CALIPER IF LEVER SLIPPAGE IS
IDENTIFIED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2005. OWNERS
SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438,
PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.

Summary:
CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR 4500/5500 SERIES
CHEVROLET KODIAK, SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, AND GMC TOPKICK VEHICLES; AND
2003-2004 MODEL YEAR GMC SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L
ENGINE AND HYDROMAX BRAKE SYSTEM. THE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY COME INTO
CONTACT WITH A PORTION OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. A HOLE COULD BE
WORN IN THE HOSE AND A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID WOULD OCCUR.

Consequence:
IF THERE IS SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF FLUID LOSS, THE
DRIVER WILL HEAR A NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THE BRAKE WARNING
LIGHT AND WARNING TONE WILL ACTIVATE. INCREASED EFFORT MAY BE REQUIRED FOR
STEERING AND BRAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
GM WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND DEALERS WILL REROUTE
THE POWER STEERING HOSE. IF THE STEEL BRAIDING OF THE HOSE IS EXPOSED,
DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE HOSE. THIS REMEDY WILL BE AT NO CHARGE TO THE
CONSUMER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 5, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD
CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 866-996-9463.